It’s time to protest, not give up; Tribune wrong on city council endorsements — Mailbox for Nov. 29

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Jeri D. Shepherd, Greeley

Tribune wrong on city council endorsements

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The Greeley Tribune's Editorial board's recent endorsements seem to be slanted toward the good ole' boys club rather than diversity, which would more accurately reflect the dynamics of our city.

The Tribune endorsing all white, male candidates, while saying of Stacy Suniga, "We think she could serve the city well, with some experience," and of Lavonna Longwell, "while experienced, but…" is extremely condescending. So, is it just a female thing or is there another agenda here? Women have been hearing these lame excuses for decades.

According to Greeley Indivisible, a nonpartisan group focused on issues, all the candidates who could be reached in person or email, were given four questions based on subjects that matter most to the people of Greeley. As of today's, date, only three of the candidates have responded, making Stacy Suniga, Lavonna Longwell and Bill Vetesy the only candidates who show they truly care about their perspective constituents.

Additionally, Brett Peyton, who is sitting on the city council because the council chose to ignore the wishes of Greeley constituents and voted to allow Peyton to sit on the board pro tem, indicates the city council has chosen Peyton for its candidate with former Mayor Tom Norton's blessing and $500 contribution, making it look more like the city council hosen its slate in this election. In the editorial on the endorsement of Mr. Peyton, The Tribune states, "His experience serving our community already has paid dividends." Dividends for whom? What has he done actually?

Both Suniga and Longwell have years of experience working for the betterment of Greeley and have not only the local businesses' interests at heart but the community's well-being, too. I feel they would be far superior candidates than the men The Tribune supported.